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The Torah , the essence of Hashem is given to man,  To everyone of them.  To every part, in every detail of our lives it permeates. Showing us what's right to do every step of the way.  In everything.  So high, so holy- so practical and doable for me and you.

We cried out to Hashem. Prayer, its essence, it's time, it's purpose revealed.  This week's parsha tells of the chase of the Egyptians, the great splitting of the sea, the song and dance of praise  and the start of the hardships in the desert life.  In this episode we explore prayer, as the Jews cried to Hashem, as Moshe prayed, and how through prayer each of us can achieve a mini "splitting of the sea" - reveling of the essence on a daily bases.  We also explose the sugnificance of Joseph's bones being brought up,(mentioned at the begining of the parsha) and how that is what got us through and had an effect on the war of Amalek, with which our parsha concludes. 

Out of Egypt! Finally!  For a purpose.  Leaving the servitude of Egypt, with a purpose, for a reason. We leave to serve, to serve Hashem.  

Connection above intellect, Moshe's relationship with Hashem.  Lessons in getting through hardships and the mystery of some of the plagues. 

In this episode, we dive into powerful ideas from Parshas Shemos about names, leadership, and redemption. We explore why calling someone by name—even after passing—is an expression of deep connection, and how a name reflects something far beyond labels or insults. We look at Pharaoh’s attempt to outsmart Hashem, the concept of mida k’neged mida, and how Moshe Rabbeinu’s very birth began undoing the Egyptian decrees. Drawing from Gemara, Midrash, and Chassidus, we discuss why Moshe is described as “good,” how his birth filled the house with light, and what that reveals about his role as a leader for the entire world. The episode also unpacks the symbolism of the Nile as a source of exile and idolatry—and how Moshe’s emergence from it signals the start of redemption. We explore the burning bush as a message that Hashem is present with us in times of pain, and the deeper meaning of “Ehyeh Asher Ehyeh.” We wrap up with the fascinating image of the donkey—used by Avraham, Moshe, and ultimately Moshiach—representing simple faith, action without hesitation, and elevating the physical world for spiritual purpose. Thought-provoking Torah insights that connect Moshe’s story to our own journey toward geulah.

This Parsha tells of the death of Yaakov (and later of Yoseph too)- but before he left, he gave his kids the key, the strength and power needed in order to get through the Exile, the hardships they would face.  He's our father too- and the strength is for us. For me and for you.  - Know you're not alone, I'm waiting for you (Ya'akov) - Know you will get out, I'm here with you (Yosef) The journey is yours, through it you need to go,   that which you need to know you will know.  The strength you possess, there is no one like you and to the end you will get.  Chazak Chazak Vnischazek, be strong, be strong, be strengthened. 

Yehuda taking a stance, in a state of crisis, we use our strongest, best approach. Yosef has the power to see his story for what it really is- the will of G-d, he's not at the whims of flesh and blood, and with that he can repay bad with real good.  It's hard for Yaakov to go down to Egypt, Hashem tells him not to fear..lessons on how to approach hard stuff, how to deal with ourselves, our outlook, our parents, our close ones....

We have so much to learn from Yoisef, who had "the Name of Hashem" constantly on his lips, and also expressed emotion- faith doesn't turn one into a robot, faith just enables them to function within the pain.